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Bangalored Now

Bangalored now   This blog was started nearly 19 years ago, when I needed a forum to express my pride of being a resident of Bangalore city (now known as Bengaluru since 2014). Within a couple of years of starting the blog, I moved to the U.S. which didn’t give me much motivation to post consistently on this site.   I have made several trips since, each time kindling my deep association with the city. Memories of my hometown, just like the older posts on this blog, are frozen in time. Perhaps it will be helpful to refresh them by highlighting the current pulse of this burgeoning city, seen through my eyes. It's safe to say that the most talked about topic in Bengaluru is its snarling traffic. I try to defy this by running errands in the neighborhood by foot. I quickly realize it’s a physical challenge as I am greeted by uneven sidewalks, open manholes, wires hanging loose from a post, and several other life-harming situations. I acknowledge that I am a disparaging NRI wh...
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NDTV Bangalore special

Made in Bangalore Bamboo Bike! Made in Bangalore Single malt- the third best in the world! High tech driving test! Dial in radio station for tribals !
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Murals in Bangalore city

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I like the idea of murals. But not the ones BBMP(Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike)commissioned to be painted all over the town.Below are the samples taken from another site as I dont live in Blore anymore.The last time I went to Blore I remember seeing bridges and some walls painted with flora and fauna.But the latest few below,dont make me feel good.I agree the idea that beautiful murals will keep the walls clean was made with good intention but somehow I feel these pictures stand out of my elementary school text book! Let me know what you think:
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Profiling a Bangalorean

Bangaloreans are a bunch of hilarious and good natured people.Hence no offense to the below observations as I too, am a pukka b'lorean! - You will see most localites taking an early morning walk in the neighborhood or the park.Over the weekends,these walks culminate with a whole hearted south indian tiffin at a popular darshini. - Cafe Coffee day revolutionised the cafe culture in India.This Karnataka brand however is just an extension of the B'lore personality.While it may be cool to hang out at a cafe,most localites remain die-hard filter coffee fans. - How are you doing? how was the dinner? how was the movie? a classic B'lore answer to most of these questions is "First class"!! - Old world B'loreans are hospitality par excellence.They will make sure you overeat while they will eat only after you finish. - When in high school and college,your vocabulary will automatically include slang such as sidey, maccha,guru,swami,maga etc. - Young or old,all are address...
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Blast from the past!!!

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Below is the cover story of Bangalore Monthly magazine in 1997 featuring my mom as the "Bangalorean of the year".A proud moment for the family!Saving the article for future reference.
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M.G Road bull-evard

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In April 2007,I saved TOI's photos of the picturesque M.G Road boulevard .Two years later,I come back to find a dusty unfinished 'Metro' flyover.While I hope the public transport system brings relief to the bustling city,one cant help missing the old world charm of the erstwhile south parade.
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My must eat in blore!

These are the places I love visiting while in Blore.Not an exhaustive list but covers the neighborhood and the areas I grew up in.I like to call them quintessential blorean:) 1) Masala puri: spicy dish surprisingly not available in Bombay and further north.I think it's an classic Bangalore dish available at well known chaat vendors. 2) Bun Nippat : Karnataka's answer to vada pav!Instead of the vada,you have a hard crunchy vada called the nippat which is sandwiched with sweet and spicy chutneys.A little bit of tomatoe and sev make the dish complete.Must eat at Chetty's corner near the popular Gullus chaat in kumara park. 3) Masala pepsi: another local favourite available at chetty's corner.Its just pepsi/coke mixed with chaat masala,jalajeera etc(they have their own recipe and method to create this concoction.Works wonders with any snack item.It is now being made all over town,,especially near colleges. 4) Food street at Vishweshwarpuram: Any blorean worth his salt wo...
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